Bryce Canyon City: the numbers and what's current
The Census Bureau estimates Bryce Canyon City's population at 348 on July 1, 2025, up 1.8% from the 342 in its April 2020 estimates base. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates ↗
Mayor: Shiloh Syrett. Council: Mike Stevens, Gary Syrett, Cherrie Tebbs, Bryce Syrett, Kameron Roundy. Bryce Canyon City: government ↗
The city posts council agendas and minutes by date; 2026 meetings so far include Jan. 7, Feb. 5, Mar. 5, Apr. 2, May 7, June 9, July 8 and Aug. 6. Bryce Canyon City: minutes and agendas ↗
From the city
- Town Council agenda: a $35,000 ice rink donation from the Bryce Canyon Recreation Association, the town park project, the shuttle repair project, a Christmas light ceremony donation, a cemetery headstone and employee evaluations and raises. ↗ · Utah Public Notice Website: Bryce Canyon City Town Council agenda, Oct. 15, 2026
- Town Council agenda: the town park project, the shuttle repair project and a $250 advertising item with Utah Highschool Sportscasts. ↗ · Utah Public Notice Website: Bryce Canyon City Town Council agenda, Oct. 1, 2026
Budget and finances
Checked against the city's own pages on . Dates and schedules change; confirm with the city before you plan around them.
Bryce Canyon City at a glance
Garfield County · Utah
Bryce Canyon City is the community immediately outside the entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park. Its visitor economy grew around Ruby’s Inn, established by Reuben C. Syrett in 1916, and it incorporated in July 2007. The city and the national park are separate jurisdictions.
For visitors, the community provides a place to find lodging, food and trip services before entering the park. For residents and businesses, the municipal website is the place for city departments and local notices. The city’s own history also describes its transportation hub and its relationship with the Bryce Canyon shuttle. Bryce Canyon City publishes both audio and written council records, and an audio file can include the word minutes in its filename. Use the file type to distinguish a recording from written minutes and compare their meeting dates before citing a council discussion.
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Sales tax in Bryce Canyon City
The combined sales and use tax rate is 8.55% (7.35% in unincorporated Garfield County). Grocery food is taxed at 3.00%, restaurant meals at 9.55% and hotel stays (transient room) at 15.12%. Rates in effect as of Oct. 1, 2026. Source: Utah State Tax Commission: Sales and Use Tax Rates ↗
Places and local character
Resident essentials
Confirm shuttle service and park conditions for your travel date.
Government and sources
Municipal directory · Utah municipal boundary data · Roster checked Oct. 19, 2026. Check the linked agency for current services and contacts.
Local guide sources
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